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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony T99

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z7
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony T99 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon Z7 II and Sony T99, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and T99 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and T99 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Z7 II was revealed 10 years after the T99 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z7 II grades versus the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony T99

 Z7 II T99 
RevealedOctober 2020July 2010More modern by 126 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Nikon Z7 II

 T99 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony T99

 Z7 II T99 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II features physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Nikon Z7 II and Sony T99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Z7 II compared to the T99.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony T99 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and T99 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and T99.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will result in extra detail because of its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography factors
Sony T99 Portrait photography factors
88
has manual focus
megapixel count great (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography info
Sony T99 Street photography info
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography info
Sony T99 Travel photography info
72
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging details
Sony T99 Vlogging details
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
31
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony T99
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2020-10-14 2010-07-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Price at release $2,997 $179